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February 24, 2026

Policies

Trump Slaps 26% Tariff On Indian Goods: Impact On Trade And Economy

Textile Insights April 4, 2025

US President Donald Trump has unveiled a sweeping tariff policy, imposing a 26% reciprocal duty on Indian imports as part of his broader economic strategy. Announcing April 2, 2025, as ‘Liberation Day,’ Trump accused foreign nations of exploiting the US through unfair trade practices and

Corporates

Vadiraj Kulkarni Appointed Business Head of Cellulosic Fibres At Grasim

Textile Insights April 1, 2025

Vadiraj Kulkarni has taken over as the Business Head of the Cellulosic Fibres division at Grasim Industries, effective April 1, 2025. With over 28 years of experience in P&L management, operations, and manufacturing at ITC Limited, he joined the Aditya Birla Group on October 1, 2024. HK Agarwal, the former head of the Cellulosic Fibres […]

Event

ITMA ASIA+CITME, Singapore 2025, Opens Online Visitor Registration

Textile Insights March 29, 2025

Over 770 exhibitors confirmed for the premier textile technology exhibition Online visitor registration for ITMA ASIA+CITME, Singapore 2025, is now open, offering early registrants a 50% discount on onsite rates. The exhibition, set to take place from 28 to 31 October 2025, is expected to attract visitors from key textile and garment production hubs. Visitors […]

Trade & Market

Vietnam-India Business Meeting Strengthens Trade And Investment Ties

Textile Insights March 29, 2025

A Vietnam-India business meeting was held in New Delhi on March 26 to support Vietnamese enterprises in enhancing competitiveness and expanding their presence in the Indian market, further strengthening bilateral trade and investment. Ranjeet Mehta, Secretary-General and CEO of the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), emphasized the trade potential between both

Sustainability

Aquafil Unveils Breakthrough In Textile Recycling

Textile Insights March 29, 2025

After over a decade of research and innovation, Aquafil has achieved a major milestone in textile recycling with the launch of the world’s first demonstration plant capable of chemically separating elastic fibres from nylon. This groundbreaking technology addresses one of the textile industry’s toughest recycling challenges, reinforcing Aquafil’s leadership in responsible

Industry

Kosovo Ambassador Meets BGMEA Administrator To Strengthen Trade Ties

Textile Insights March 29, 2025

Lulzim Plana, Ambassador of the Republic of Kosovo, met Anwar Hossain, Administrator of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and Vice Chairman of the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB), at the EPB office in Dhaka on March 24. The discussion centered on enhancing bilateral trade and investment, with a focus on expanding Bangladeshi garment […]

Fabric

Shein Expands Use of Deadstock Fabrics By Over 40% In 2024

Textile Insights March 29, 2025

Shein, the global online fashion and lifestyle retailer, has significantly increased its use of deadstock fabrics, utilizing over 28,000 metres in 2024—marking a 40% rise from the 19,000 metres recorded the previous year. By repurposing surplus materials from other brands and manufacturers, Shein has saved more than 200,000 cubic metres of water, 4,000 kilogrammes of […]

Corporates

Jens Reinig Appointed CFO of Freudenberg Performance Materials

Textile Insights March 29, 2025

Freudenberg Performance Materials has appointed Jens Reinig as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective April 1, 2025. Currently serving as Senior Vice President (SVP) of Finance & Controlling, he succeeds Marco Altherr, who will leave the Freudenberg Group on March 31, 2025, to pursue new opportunities. CEO Dr Andreas Raps acknowledged Altherr’s contributions,

Event

13-Day Nagaland Handloom Expo Begins in Kohima

Textile Insights March 29, 2025

The 13-day Nagaland state handloom expo, showcasing indigenous textiles and handicrafts, commenced at Kohima village ground on Thursday, March 27. Organized by the Nagaland Directorate of Industries and Commerce and funded by the Development Commissioner (Handlooms), Ministry of Textiles, under the National Handloom Development Programme (NHDP), the event aims to promote

Cotton

Better Cotton Renews Standard Recognition Agreement With ABRAPA

Textile Insights March 29, 2025

Better Cotton has extended its standard recognition agreement with ABRAPA (Brazilian Cotton Growers’ Association), ensuring continued alignment between the ABR (Responsible Brazilian Cotton) Programme and the Better Cotton Standards System (BCSS). Effective retroactively from October 2024 to October 2025, the agreement will automatically renew for three years if all

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